Tadej Pogačar

Tadej Pogačar is a Slovenian professional cyclist who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam UAE Team Emirates. He won the 2020 and 2021 editions of the Tour de France, winning three different jerseys during each Tour, a feat unseen in nearly four decades. Wikipedia

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Vuelta a España

Primož Roglič Fined for ‘Sticky Bottle’ as Vuelta Hopes Hang by a Thread

Roglič was penalized by the race jury, but Thursday’s time trial could decide whether he can rescue his Vuelta a España.

Andrew HoodSeptember 7, 2026

Road Racing

Are Stars Aligning for a Tour Down Under Return for Tadej Pogačar?

Pogačar previously indicated he wanted to race again in Australia. The timing could be perfect.

Shane StokesSeptember 6, 2026

News

Tadej Pogačar Will Race Into His Mid-30s After Blockbuster Contract Extension

His 2026 season is over, but the Pogačar era is not. Cycling’s dominant superstar has signed extension with UAE through 2032.

Andrew HoodSeptember 5, 2026

Vuelta a España

Tadej Pogačar Won’t Race Again in 2026 and Montréal Worlds Is Suddenly Wide Open

The world No. 1 will miss Montréal worlds, the Europeans and Lombardia after his Vuelta crash and surgery. UAE not putting date on return.

Andrew HoodSeptember 5, 20262

Vuelta a España

Extreme Heat Sends Kluckers to Hospital as Six More Riders Exit Sweltering Vuelta a España

An official heat warning is in effect for Friday’s stage as crashes, illness, and extreme temperatures take out some of the Vuelta’s biggest names.

Andrew HoodSeptember 4, 20261

Road Racing

Remco Evenepoel Ramps Up Massive Worlds Prep With Rainbow Jersey Suddenly Up for Grabs

Evenepoel doubles down on road worlds with a brutal three-week altitude camp of monster rides, legendary climbs and, yes, a little skincare.

Andrew HoodSeptember 4, 2026

News

Tadej Pogačar Heads Home After Surgery as Worlds Doubts Grow

Urška Žigart shares the photo of Slovenian superstar as he begins rehabilitation with Montréal worlds less than four weeks away.

Andrew HoodSeptember 3, 20261

Road Racing

Tadej Pogačar Can't Trust Anybody With His Bike

Former Quick-Step boss reveals hilarious bike-sleuthing operation in team hotel as new report details Pogačar's surgery after brutal Vuelta crash.

Jim CottonSeptember 2, 2026

Vuelta a España

The Vuelta a España Is About to Get So Hot Officials Are Changing How Riders Get Water

The UCI makes a rare hydration-rule exception under its extreme heat protocol as temperatures threaten to top 100°F at the Vuelta a España.

Andrew HoodSeptember 2, 20261

News

The Vuelta Lost Tadej Pogačar. Did It Just Get a Lot More Interesting?

Pogačar is out and Vingegaard stayed home, and a generation of contenders suddenly has a rare shot at grand tour glory.

Andrew HoodSeptember 1, 2026

Vuelta a España

Sepp Kuss Went Down in Pogačar's Crash — Now He's Fighting to Save This Vuelta a España

Sepp Kuss slipped back on GC a day after the brutal impact that ended Tadej Pogačar's Vuelta, but there's room to claw back with the hardest climbs yet to come.

Andrew HoodSeptember 1, 2026

Road Racing

Update: Tadej Pogačar Undergoes Successful Surgery after Violent Vuelta Crash

UAE Emirates-XRG refuses to rule out Pogačar returning to racing in 2026 despite a ‘heavy concussion’ complicating recovery timelines.

Jim CottonAugust 31, 20262

Vuelta a España

Tadej Pogačar's Brutal Crash Upends a Lot More Than Just the Vuelta a España

Contract negotiations, race schedules, and history books all got hit when a high-speed crash left cycling superstar Pogačar with complex injuries.

Jim CottonAugust 31, 20262

Vuelta a España

Doctor Advises Caution about Any Premature Return for Pogačar

Agent of Tadej Pogačar won’t rule out worlds participation but sports doctor warns of danger.

Shane StokesAugust 31, 2026

Vuelta a España

Only One Hand on the Bars at 60kph: New Details in Tadej Pogačar’s Devastating Vuelta Crash

UAE reveals Pogačar was taking a drink when he went down at the Vuelta a España, as doctors delay collarbone surgery under concussion protocol.

Andrew HoodSeptember 2, 20262

Vuelta a España

Cruel Blow for Pogačar Likely Tears up Remaining Targets of 2026

Tadej Pogačar had three big goals for the rest of this season. His Vuelta crash puts them in real doubt.

Shane StokesAugust 29, 20261

Vuelta a España

From (Nearly) Zero to Hero: Enric Mas Has Had a Complicated Path to Vuelta Lead

Enric Mas inherited the Vuelta's leader's jersey from Tadej Pogačar, then declined to wear it.

Shane StokesAugust 29, 20261

Vuelta a España

Did a Rock Cause Tadej Pogačar to Crash?

Fallout continues after dramatic exit of Vuelta a España leader Pogačar, rivals give their perspective on pileup.

Andrew HoodAugust 29, 20261

Vuelta a España

Worse Than Feared: Pogačar Breaks Collarbone, Fractures Neck, Suffers Concussion

Pogačar’s hospital diagnosis reveals the brutality of the high-speed crash that sent the race leader out of the Vuelta a España.

Andrew HoodAugust 30, 20263

Vuelta a España

Vuelta a España Stage 8: Coquard Wins First Grand Tour Stage, Pogačar Crashes Out

Race leader Tadej Pogačar’s dream of a Tour-Vuelta double ends with bizarre fall, while Bryan Coquard takes breakthrough result.

Shane StokesAugust 29, 2026